How to Copy Effects to Another Clip in DaVinci Resolve?
There are times when we need to apply the same change across multiple clips in DaVinci Resolve. Doing this manually for each clip can be time-consuming and inefficient. You might find yourself questioning how to copy effects to other clips.
With that in mind, we're going to explore this time-saving technique within DaVinci Resolve. Not only does this maintain consistency across your entire project, but it also accelerates your workflow. Let's dive in!
In this article, you will learn:
- How to Copy Effects to Another Clip in DaVinci Resolve?
- How to Copy Transitions from One Clip to Another in DaVinci Resolve?
- Enhancing Efficiency and Detail Control in DaVinci Resolve
How to Copy Effects to Another Clip in DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve offers a bulk copy feature for effects, streamlining your editing process. Here are the specific steps.
Step 1: Select the Source Clip
First things first, navigate to the timeline and click on the clip with the effects that you want to copy. This will be your source clip.
Please take the time to review the attributes and effects applied to this clip in the Inspector panel, including settings for video, audio, and effects. It's important to carefully examine and adjust these settings as needed.
Step 2: Copy
With the source clip selected, you can simply hit "Ctrl+C" on Windows or "Command+C" on Mac to copy it. Alternatively, you can right-click on the clip and choose Copy from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Select the Target Clip
You can zoom in and out on the timeline by holding down the "Alt/Option" key and scrolling with the mouse wheel. Adjust the timeline to an appropriate size to facilitate your operations.
Now, click on the clip (or clips) where you want to paste the effects. You can observe this on the timeline, as selected clips will be highlighted with a red border.
To select multiple clips, you can hold down "Ctrl" (on Windows) or "Command" (on Mac) and click each clip. Alternatively, you can click and hold the left mouse button to draw a box around the segments you want to paste the effects onto.
Step 4: Paste
With the target clip(s) selected, hit "Alt+V" on Windows or "Option+V" on Mac to paste the copied effects. You can also right-click on the clip and choose Paste Attributes from the dropdown menu.
A dialog box titled "Paste Attributes" will pop up. Here, you can choose which specific attributes you want to paste. This is particularly useful if you've copied a clip with multiple attributes but only want to paste certain ones.
Hold on, it seems that using this method only pastes the attributes of the source clip. If you want to paste the effects of the clip as well, how should you proceed?
Please take a look at the "Paste Attributes" panel. In the Video Attributes section, you will find a Plugins option. Check this option and click Apply. You'll notice that the effects from the source clip are also copied to your target clip.
Similarly, you can also copy audio attributes and retime effects. Give it a try, and you'll discover that in DaVinci Resolve, both copying attributes and effects can be easily achieved.
Performing tasks like copying attributes and effects to a target clip can be tedious when searching through menus with a mouse, and relying solely on keyboard shortcuts can lead to frequent confusion.
When dealing with complex projects with a high volume of operations, you may need a tool that improves your efficiency and overall experience.
That's why we recommend TourBox. With TourBox, you can execute all the necessary commands in DaVinci Resolve using just one hand, making your editing process faster and more enjoyable.
For example, you can set the "Copy" and "Paste Attributes" commands in DaVinci Resolve to TourBox. With TourBox at your fingertips, you can easily perform the copy attributes and effects operation with fewer actions.
Check out our video editing page to learn how TourBox simplifies every step of video editing.
Step 5: Review the Changes
Finally, take a moment to review your changes. Click on each clip where you've pasted the effects and check the Inspector panel to ensure everything has transferred correctly.
DaVinci Resolve is non-destructive, meaning you can undo any changes you make. If you're unsatisfied with the result, simply hit Ctrl+Z (Windows) or Command+Z (Mac) to undo.
And there you have it! You have successfully copied attributes & effects from one clip to another in DaVinci Resolve. This is a powerful technique that can greatly speed up your editing process, particularly when working on larger projects.
How to Copy Transitions from One Clip to Another in DaVinci Resolve?
In DaVinci Resolve, you cannot directly copy transition effects using the "Paste Attributes" panel. However, you can still achieve this by right-clicking on the transition effect of a clip on the timeline track. From the menu that appears, select "Copy."
Then, right-click at the beginning or end of the target clip and choose "Paste" from the menu that pops up. This will paste the copied transition effect onto the target clip.
Enhancing Efficiency and Detail Control in DaVinci Resolve
The beauty of video editing lies in the details. It's those subtle adjustments and fine-tuning that turn a good video into an outstanding one. So, how can you make these necessary tasks easier and more efficient?
TourBox allows you to focus on your projects without getting lost in the maze of keyboard shortcuts. Seamlessly integrated into your editing workflow, it significantly enhances your overall productivity and control over the details.
This means working smarter, not harder—unleashing your creativity and focusing on the artistry of video editing.
In this tutorial, we briefly covered how to copy clip attributes, effects, and transitions in DaVinci Resolve. We hope this helps you. Go ahead and give it a try in your DaVinci Resolve projects!
